The fifth episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings premiered on Pokémon TV and YouTube on June 5th, 2020 after being delayed in May 2020. The episode is called Assistant.

Episode 5 of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the Galar Region Animated Series

The fifth episode of this seven-episode animated series is now available on Pokémon TV and YouTube.

You can now catch the fifth episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the seven-episode limited animated series set in the Galar region, on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The first four episodes are also available to watch so you can catch up on the whole story.

In the previous episode, Gym Leader Nessa overcame pressure to choose the path she wanted to take in life. In this episode, the story focuses on Oleana, Chairman Rose's assistant. Oleana works hard to keep Galar running smoothly, and a constant stream of problems to solve can certainly be daunting. However, every now and again, things are put into perspective, and we're reminded of the importance of what we do. You can see what sparks this realization for Oleana in this latest episode, titled “Assistant.”

New episodes of Pokémon: Twilight Wings will be released monthly, so check back to find out when the next episode will premiere.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/episode-5-of-pokemon-twilight-wings-the-galar-region-animated-series/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings | Episode 5 | Assistant

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liZuy6ufYMs

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings Japanese | Episode 5 | Assistant (秘書)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysQRlRaPtDU

The official Pokémon Kids TV YouTube page has posted a new video called Pokétoons The Pokémon Cartoon Animation - Zuruggu and Mimikkyu - Chase the Beans. The 4 minute cartoon is styled and inspired by Tex Avery cartoons such as the famous Looney Toons.

Staff:

Produced by: Yoshiyuki Koie
Directed by: Taku Inoue
Animation: Miyako Makio, Ryousuke Sembo, Shinichi Suzuki, Syuya Yosizato
Backgrounds: Tsutomu Ikeda
Music: Kei Tsuda

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Kids TV - Zuruggu and Mimikkyu

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u909_O6CqYc

Talent company Artvision announced that voice actor Satoko Kitō (木藤聡子) died on May 1st, 2020 while undergoing medical care. She was 58 years old. She was born on January 18th, 1962 in Tokyo, Japan.


She is best known to Pocket Monsters fans as the voice of Misa in the Japanese version of the anime. She was also know for voicing Ramika in Vampire Hunter D and Asami-chan in Anpanman.


Obituary
Satoko Kito (58), who was a member of our agency, passed away on May 1st, 2020 while undergoing medical care.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness she gave us during her lifetime and that she may rest in peace.

訃報
弊社所属、　木藤　聡子 は（享年５８）病気療養中のところ　令和2年５月1日永眠いたしました
ここに生前に賜りましたご厚誼に深謝し、謹んでご報告申し上げるとともに故人のご冥福をお祈りいたします

Source: https://www.artsvision.co.jp/news/5650/

On May 13th, 2020, the official Pokémon Twitter news account posted a Tweet announced that Pokémon the Movie: Coco had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tweet also linked to the news article announcement on the official site. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement. Movie notes and information will be recorded on the Episode Guide notes page for this movie as they are revealed.

Pokémon Movie Tweet:

Pokémon the Movie: Coco
Postponement Announcement
It has been decided to postpone the release date of "Pokémon the Movie: Coco", which was scheduled to be released on Friday, July 10th, 2020. As soon as the movies new release schedule and advance ticket release date are determined, we will announce the movie on the official website and SNS.

Pokémon Movie Website Announcement:

May 13th, 2020
Postponement Announcement of Pokémon the Movie: Coco
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, we have decided to postpone the release date of Pocket Monsters The Movie Coco, which was scheduled to be released on Friday, July 10, 2020.

We'd like to thank our guests for looking forward to it,
and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information on the movies new release date and advance ticket release dates, as soon as it is decided, it will be announced on the film's official website and SNS.

We would like to thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3873

Tetsuo Yajima Tweets

The official Pokémon movie Twitter account posted a handwritten message from director Tetsuo Yajima that showcased a storyboard and artwork of Coco.


Everyone is looking forward to release of the "Theatrical Edition Pocket Monsters Coco"
Here's a message from director Tetsuo Yajima!

It's been postponed, but I'm sure you're all looking forward to it and I'll get it to you!
The staff is all working together!
Please wait a little longer!

『劇場版ポケットモンスター ココ』の公開を
楽しみにしてくださっている皆様へ
矢嶋哲生監督からのメッセージをお届け！

延期になっちゃったけど楽しみにくれているみんなに必ず届けるから！
スタッフー丸となって制作にます！
もう少し待っててね！


Source: https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1260483583002771458


On May 13th, 2020, Director Tetsuo Yajima retweeted the official Pokémon movie Twitter post announcing the postponement of the movie and added a similar comment to the one in the video in the Tweet.

These unsightly hands... are my hands...
I apologize for the postponement and to everyone who was looking forward to it.
I hope that when it's available in theaters, people will enjoy it immensely!
The whole staff is working hard to make it!
I'm looking forward to the day when I can share my work with you!

Source: https://twitter.com/tetsuo_yajima/status/1260502446448705539

Kumiko Okae (岡江久美子) died of pneumonia caused by complications from being infected with COVID-19 at 5:20 on April 23rd, 2020. She was 63 years old. Pocket Monsters fans know her as the voice of Jenny in the 8th movie Mew and the Hero of the Wave - Lucario.


Source: https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/376582

The Pokémon Company International and Netflix announced that upcoming seasons of the iconic Pokémon animated series will premiere exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. The partnership kicks off with the launch of the first 12 episodes of the new 23rd season of the series on June 12, 2020. Additional new episodes of “Pokémon Journeys: The Series” will be added quarterly on Netflix for the duration of the season. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL AND NETFLIX TEAM UP FOR U.S. PREMIERE OF “POKÉMON JOURNEYS: THE SERIES”

Newest Season of Pokémon Animated Series to Debut June 12, 2020, Exclusively on Netflix

International Trailer, Season Details Unveiled Today


“With their tremendous reach and ability for fans to enjoy content anytime and anywhere, Netflix is the ideal partner to premiere new episodes of the beloved animated Pokémon series in the U.S.,” said Emily Arons, senior vice president of international business at The Pokémon Company International. “We can’t wait for Pokémon fans of all ages to continue discovering the spirit of adventure and friendship in ‘Pokémon Journeys: The Series,’ our newest season coming to Netflix this June.”

In celebration of this announcement, The Pokémon Company International and Netflix also unveiled the first international trailer and details for “Pokémon Journeys: The Series” today. Fans can look forward to an all-new narrative following Ash and his partner Pikachu as they embark on adventures across multiple regions in the Pokémon world, meeting new characters and discovering more Pokémon along the way.

“Pokémon Journeys: The Series” Synopsis:
Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Ash meets Goh, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Cerise asks them to become official research fellows. With Ash as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Goh aiming to catch one of every Pokémon (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!

“Pokémon Journeys: The Series” will also feature a new theme song written and performed by the band Walk off the Earth. Fans can view a new trailer for the upcoming season and hear part of the new theme song on the official Pokémon YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/iF4o64-LO0Q.

Prior to June 12, fans can enjoy a wide selection of past Pokémon seasons already on Netflix, in addition to the most recent animated Pokémon movie, “Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution,” which debuted globally on Netflix this past February.

Air Dates and Channels:

• Canada - May 9th, 2020 - Teletoon
• USA - June 12th, 2020 - Netflix
• UK - May 25th, 2020 - Sneak Preview - (September 1st, 2020 Series) - POP is available on Freeview 206, Sky 616, Virgin 736 and Freesat 603.
• France - June 2020 - Canal J (M6 Group) and Gulli
• Germany - July 5th, 2020 - Super RTL and Toggo.de
• Netherlands - June 28th, 2020 - Every Sunday at 8:00am - RTL7
• Italy - TBA - K2
• Latin America - TBA - Cartoon Network LA

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Journeys: The Series | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF4o64-LO0Q

The Pokémon Company, UNIQLO and Daniel Arsham have announced that a new line of apparel that "Imagines Unearthing Pokémon A Thousand Years Into The Future" will launch on April 24th, 2020. High resolution pictures of the t-shirts have been added to an Imageboard thread.

UNIQLO Launching Daniel Arsham x Pokémon UT Collection on April 24

​​​​​​​New Line Imagines Unearthing Pokémon A Thousand Years Into The Future

April 20, 2020, New York, NY - UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, today announces that it will launch the Daniel Arsham x Pokémon UT Collection on Friday, April 24. UT (UNIQLO T-Shirts) offers an array of authentic pop culture and art graphics from around the world that allow the wearers to express their individuality. Launching as part of the art collaboration project between Pokémon and Daniel Arsham, UT designs will feature Arsham’s drawings of iconic Pokémon and their respective sculptures. The artist’s take on Pokémon presents a unique interpretation of the beloved global entertainment franchise.

Commenting on this collaboration collection, Arsham said, “With many of my projects, I try to make work that’s not just for art people and I think UNIQLO has a similar egalitarian culture. The reason I feature iconic characters in my work is that they are very recognizable, and, on the surface, they make it easy to enter my work. Pokémon has been a monumental presence ever since I was a child and I’m excited about the opportunity to present my work to a much wider audience.”

Blending fact and fiction
Since his partnership with Kim Jones at Dior, Arsham has become a spectacularly popular presence in art, fashion, street culture, and other areas. He employs a creative concept that he terms “Fictional Archeology” to imagine how familiar objects will look 1,000 years from today. For the art project with Pokémon, Arsham will present a sculptural collection titled “Relics of Kanto Through Time”, imagining Pokémon unearthed a thousand years into the future. This unique interpretation is reflected in the UT Collection as well.

Glorious prints of delicate sketches
The collection offers seven design variations for men, women, and kids. The monotone graphics feature crystallized sketches of such emblematic Pokémon as Pikachu, Mewtwo and Jigglypuff. The delicate lines of Arsham’s sketches are well translated on to the t-shirts as ‘wearable art’. The collaboration collection stemmed from his desire to share favorite examples of his work with as many people as possible.

Collection overview

Launch date: Friday, April 24th, 2020
Lineup:
Men’s T-shirts - 5 designs - $14.90
Women’s T-shirts - 2 designs - $14.90
Kids’ T-shirts - 3 designs - $9.90

Availability: UNIQLO.com online store. Please check back for retail stores. Website: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/ut-graphic-tees/pokemon

About Daniel Arsham

Daniel was born in 1980 in Ohio. The American artist straddles the line between art, architecture, and performance. Raised in Miami, he attended the Cooper Union in New York City. His work has been shown at MOMA PS1, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Athens Bienniale, the New Museum, Mills College Art Museum, Carré d'Art - musée d'art contemporain de Nîmes, and the How Art Museum. For more information, visit www.danielarsham.com.

About Pokémon

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, Helmut Lang, PLST (Plus T), Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam and J Brand. With global sales of approximately 2.2905 trillion yen for the 2019 fiscal year ending August 31, 2019 (US $21.53 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2019 rate of $1 = 106.4 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has more than 2,200 stores in 25 markets including Japan. In alphabetical order, the other markets are Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, U.K. U.S. and Vietnam. In addition, UNIQLO established a social business in Bangladesh together with the Grameen Bank in 2010, and today there are several Grameen-UNIQLO stores in Dhaka.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

Daniel Arsham x Pokémon UT Collection - Pikachu Video

The fourth episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings premiered on Pokémon TV and YouTube on April 21st, 2020 in English and on April 17th, 2020 in Japanese and Korean. The episode is called Early-Evening Waves. Reintroducing Nessa: beloved Galar region Gym Leader and model! She strives to be the best in both fields…but Chairman Rose advises her to focus on one path to have the most success. Will she sacrifice one dream in pursuit of the other?

Episode 4 of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the Galar Region Animated Series

The fourth episode of this seven-episode original animated series is now available on Pokémon TV and YouTube.

You can now catch the fourth episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings, the seven-episode limited animated series set in the Galar region, on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel. The first three episodes are also available to watch so you can catch up on the whole story.

In the previous episode, Hop's Pokémon partner Wooloo had a wild adventure. This time, we meet Nessa, a beloved Gym Leader and model. She strives to be the best in both fields, but Chairman Rose advises her to focus on one path if she wants to become a true success. Will she sacrifice one dream in pursuit of the other?

New episodes of Pokémon: Twilight Wings will be released monthly, so check back to find out when the next episode will premiere.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/episode-4-of-pokemon-twilight-wings-the-galar-region-animated-series/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings | Episode 4 | Early-Evening Waves

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfsT2uqJPOc

YouTube Clip - Pokémon: Twilight Wings Japanese | Episode 4 | Evening Waves (夕波)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQsL_ilDYU

The official Pocket Monsters anime PR Twitter posted an announcement that due to the COVID-19 issue becoming larger problem in Japan, production of the anime has come to a halt and that all new episodes are being delayed starting with PM 2019 episode 23 which was originally scheduled to air on Sunday, April 26th, 2020. Repeat episodes of Pocket Monsters will now air in the time slot until further notice. Our list of COVID-19 canceled Pokémon Events has been updated with this announcement.

An announcement from the show

In an effort to create a safe environment for the show's production as the number of novel coronavirus infections increases, and with the state of emergency declaration in effect, parts of the show's production will go on temporary hiatus. As a result, Pocket Monsters will begin airing repeats starting with next week's broadcast.

＜番 組からのお知らせ＞
新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大にともなう「緊急事態宣言」の発出を受け、 安全に十分配慮した上での番組制作を行うため、 一時的に、一部の制作作業を見合わせることにいたしました。 これに伴い、来週以降の「ポケットモンスター」は再放送となります。

Source: https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1251805236231954435

A new line of merchandise called Tag Battle with Pikachu will be sold at the Pokémon Center and will be available starting April 17th, 2020. Pokémon merchandise based on the characters that are expected to play an active role in the Coco movie will go on sale at the Pokémon Centers nationwide in Japan on Friday, April 17th, 2020, the same day that advanced ticket sales for the movie go on sale.

The powerfully depicted tag battle scene between Pikachu and the phantom Pokémon Zarude makes the movie even more exciting! Don't forget to look out for the Alternate-colored Celebi who is secretly spying on them! In this line you'll find stationery such as clear files, tote bags, and badges to get you excited about the new school year, as well as hand towels, can badges and other goods you'll want to use every day. Be the first to get your hands on some of this exciting merchandise based on the Pokémon that play an active role in the new movie! Some of the items will also be available on the Amazon.co.jp Pokémon Store starting on April 25th, 2020 with pre-orders starting on April 18th, 2020 and are denoted with a （★） in the items list.

* Please Note: Depending on the situation, the release date may be postponed or canceled.

Items:

Item List:

A4 Clear file Tag Battle with Pikachu - 264 yen
Stationary Tag Battle with Pikachu - 187 yen
Underlay Tag Battle with Pikachu - 275 yen
Hand Towel Tag Battle with Pikachu - 550 yen (★)
Tote Bag Tag Battle with Pikachu - 2,200 yen (★)
Mini Tote Wild Pokémon appeared! - 1,320 yen (★)
Can Badge Tag Battle with Pikachu - 550 yen (★)
Acrylic Keychain Tag Battle with Pikachu - 660 yen (★)
Clear Bottle Tag Battle with Pikachu - 1,540 yen (★)
Stickers Tag Battle with Pikachu - 330 yen
Ballpoint Pen Wild Pokémon Appeared! - 550 yen (★)
Jigsaw Puzzle Tag Battle with Pikachu - 1,430 yen (★)

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/03/200327_p01.html